Laboratory Technician

About the Position

Laboratory Technician

Join SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, as a Laboratory Technician. Ensure samples are prepared, processed, and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of quality and management systems.

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world with more than 97,000 employees.

Responsibilities

Performing Tests

• Accurate handling, storage, retention, and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
• Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis.
• Performing routine analysis on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Operating instruments according to specified procedures.
• Maintaining records indicating maintenance, working conditions, and quality control measures.
• Ensuring good laboratory practices are followed.
• Adhering to competency training programs and keeping competencies up to date.
• Assisting in sections when and if so communicated; doing tasks and analysis you have been declared competent for.
• Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

Planning of Tests and Evaluation of Results under Supervision

• Planning activities according to the sample volume and quantities received.
• Ensuring customer service requirements for testing/analysis are met.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
• Evaluating results against quality control specifications.
• Adhering to sample turn-around timeframes.

Quality System

• Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Accurately recording results on QC charts.
• Evaluating results and reporting any deviation from quality control norms immediately.
• Recording keeping of all control and reference sample results.
• Adhering to competency training programs.
• Taking part in proficiency testing and submitting results timeously.
• Investigating non-conformances, customer complaints, and improvement requests.

Reporting Opinions and Interpretations under Supervision

• Documenting all relevant sample information.
• Reporting all results on SLIMS and/or designated worksheets.
• Calculating and recording all analytical results.
• Adhering to ISO 17025 requirements in terms of record keeping and traceability.

Method Modification and Development under Supervision

• Performing analysis and reporting results required for method and instrument validation.
• Reporting shortcomings and deviations and performing communicated actions to implement and improve new and existing methods and procedures.

Method Validation under Supervision

• Ensuring the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise.

Health & Safety System

• Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Actively participating in safety-related activities.
• Always wearing appropriate protective clothing.
• Adhering to all relevant HSE procedures and protocols.
• Being aware of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS.
• Keeping the workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
• Performing Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.

Managerial Duties

• Supporting operations and contributing to positive staff morale.

Specific Authorities

• Ceasing the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and taking action to address the hazard.
• Ceasing to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and taking action to address the issue.
• Initiating a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.

Requirements

Education

• Appropriate tertiary qualification or part thereof or Grade 12 certificate with experience in duties described above.
• Qualification in Chemistry, Food Technology (National Diploma or B Sc.)

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in duties described above.

Competencies

• Must not be color blind.
• Systematic.
• Thorough.
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate.
• Teamwork.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.

About the Company

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world with more than 97,000 employees.